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I’m a Celebrity live: Viewing figures revealed as 2024 stars enter jungle

Ratings were on a par with last year’s series – but down two million from 2022

Ellie Muir
Monday 18 November 2024 14:23 GMT
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The 2024 cast of I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! have not had an easy start, with the launch episode landing them right in the action.

Among this year’s contestants are N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse. Others include McFly singer Danny Jones, boxer Barry McGuigan and Coleen Rooney, who is the show’s highest-paid star in its history.

ITV revealed on Monday (18 November) that the first episode was watched by a peak of eight million, and an average of seven million. This is on a par with last year’s launch, with both respective episodes down from the nine million viewers reached in 2022.

The first episode of the new series saw the cast take part in a series of challenges, with Contostavlos and Halsall emerging victorious after a heated race involving cockroaches, capsized canoes, and blended fish eye cocktails

Fans singled out Dean McCullough as an early favourite after the BBC Radio 1 presenter made a “hilarious” joke about fellow campmate Rooney’s “Wagatha Christie” trial the moment he met her.

In the first vote of the series, viewers have selected GK Barry to take part in the next episode’s Bushtucker Trial, which is called Vile Volcano.

New episodes of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! airs on ITV1 and ITVX every night at 9pm.

Fans complain about change to I’m a Celeb format

Fans bemoaned the absence of the celebrities’ phone numbers on their T-shirts, which had typically been printed on their clothes to help remind viewers at home of their respective numbers when calling to vote.

On X/Twitter, one fan wrote: “Hate that they have their full name on the back of their shirts and no number to call it looks stupid #imaceleb.”

Annabel Nugent18 November 2024 07:00

It’s a two-star review from us...

The Independent’s Katie Rosseinsky did not find herself at all entertained by this year’s first episode.

“If anything, the celebrities seem, whisper it, too nice – which is great for their enjoyment levels, but, let’s be honest, not so good for us viewers at home,” she writes.

I’m a Celeb is a bore – you’re better off re-reading Coleen’s Wagatha Christie tweets

There are no obvious fault lines or tricky personalities, let alone the potential for intra-camp romance

Annabel Nugent18 November 2024 04:00

Tulisa emerged as one of this season’s early frontrunners

Tulisa has emerged as one of this season’s early frontrunners, taking home gold in the race alongside Alan and also taking charge of cooking duties on the first night.

Why did the former X Factor star leave the spotlight?

Why I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestant Tulisa left the spotlight after The X Factor

The N-Dubz singer has faced several obstacles in the last 10 years

Annabel Nugent18 November 2024 02:00

How much do the I’m a Celeb contestants earn?

This year, the series is reportedly welcoming its highest-paid star yet...

How much are I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestants being paid

This year’s cast includes highest-paid star in ITV show’s 22-year-history

Annabel Nugent18 November 2024 01:00

The long-awaited return of Ant and Dec is upon us!

Annabel Nugent18 November 2024 00:00

Two-star review

TV critic Katie Rosseinsky wasn’t overly enthused by this season’s opening episode...

I’m a Celeb is a bore – you’re better off re-reading Coleen’s Wagatha Christie tweets

There are no obvious fault lines or tricky personalities, let alone the potential for intra-camp romance

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 23:49

What time is the second episode of I’m a Celeb?

Fans don’t have to wait long, with the next episode of the reality series airing on Monday (18 November) at 9pm on ITV.

I’m a Celeb stars meet on the bech in the first episode
I’m a Celeb stars meet on the bech in the first episode (I’m a Celebrity/ITV)
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 23:30

ICYMI

Here’s Danny Jones screaming in terror as two snakes slither up his shorts – while Ant and Dec laugh along in hysterics.

I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones screams in terror as snake slithers up his shorts
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:53

And that’s a wrap!

What did you think of this year’s I’m a Celeb launch show?

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:44

GK Barry to take on the Vile Volcano tomorrow

All that screaming did her no good! The public want to see GK Barry take on the Vile Volcano and she doesn’t look too pleased...

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:42

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